Services

  

Puppies 

Pre-pet counseling -  we will help you choose a breed or type of dog which will best fit into your life through a thorough interview with your family members. Information on helping locate a suitable breeder, rescue group or shelter will be provided as well as discussing health issues, training/exercise needs ,and grooming  of your choices.  Crate selection and living arrangements best suitable for your household will be discussed.

  

New puppy counseling - An in home service to help your new puppy settle into their forever home. We will discuss owner expectations and take a look at the home set up to help the puppy settle into his new place and provide useful information for their new families. Topics will include crate training, housebreaking, leash training, exercise, socialization and prevention of problem behaviors such as jumping, barking and digging. Any issues that the family is already having with their new member will also be evaluated. Training aids, reading materials and interactive toys will be available.

Behavior Problems

An extended home visit to evaluate problems with puppies, dogs, and cats. Problems such as anxiety, aggression, compulsive disorders, housesoiling, social manner problems, interdog or intercat problems, geriatric behavior problems, and vocalization will be evaluated and managed.  Behavior modification thru positive training methods   and  drug therapy(if needed) will be applied.  Training aids, interactive toys and reading materials will be available on a per case basis. All training aids will be fitted and demonstrated.

 An initial 2 hour interview will be set up after owners fill out a questionnaire on the pet and their problems. The problems will be identified and a treatment plan will be formulated. Behavior modification techniques will be outlined and demonstrated with your pet and a trained pet. If drug therapy is to be included, a prescription will be given and instructions on uses and any side effects will be discussed.

A follow-up appointment is included and will be set up 30 days from the initial visit.

A follow-up phone call will be made 1 week after our first visit.

Rates*

  • In Home Counseling (problem behaviors): $65/hr
  • New Puppy Visits: $60/hr
  • New pet Counseling: $65/hr

*mileage fee may apply if greater than 20 minute drive from Dr. Kiley's home/office

  

  • In Clinic Puppy Socialization Class (at your hospital): $120 clients, $130 non clients

Regular patients of Dr. Kiley or veterinary staff, humane society and rescue dogs(need proof of adoption please), will be given a 15% discount on classes or in home visits.

All medications to be dispensed will be scripted or dispensed through your regular veterinarian. Contact will be made between referring veterinarian and Dr. Kiley in regards to treatment plan.

Training equipment can be purchased through Dr. Kiley, if available.

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